The dubbier side of techno hasn't always been as popular as it is today, but Claro Intelecto's dedication to the sound has been unquestioned since his production career began in 2003. In advance of his appearance at the Communikey Festival, RA's Carl Ritger chats to the Modern Lover about the importance of timing.

Dub techno purveyor Luke Hess has only been producing for a short time, but he's quickly staked out a sound all his own. With his excellent new album due for release in May, Colin Shields finds out more about the man from Detroit.